Following the death of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church goes through a series of rituals to mark the end of one papacy and the start of the next. The pope's chamberlain confirms the death, seals the pope's apartment, and prepares the funeral. The pope's coffin is taken into St. Peter's Basilica for public viewing, and his ring and seal are broken. Mourning rites last nine days, and the funeral and burial are decided by the cardinals. The College of Cardinals oversees day-to-day business during the interregnum, and the conclave to elect a new pope begins 15 to 20 days after the death.